Leon Redbone Please Don't Talk About Me...

[@Auntyalias2014]

RIP Leon, we will talk real nice about you now that you're gone.

[@geneland]

Rest in Peace and thanks for all the beautiful music

[@mrgears]

I saw Leon perform last night.... what an enjoyable evening! He said his doctor told him to take one pill 3 times a day. He replied to him "I can't do that"

[@herminestover]

OH LEON! i do not understand why you are not among the most well known singers of your time, which i am pleased to see is STILL GOING STRONG!You are in a class of one, NOBODY SOUND LIKE YOU! MARRY ME!

[@MrDavil43]

So sad you've left us. Thanks for the best antidote to stress I've ever heard!

[@mdlman583]

I AAAINT GOT NO REASON NOT TO LIKE THIS.You are the best,I hope you live forever!

[@TerraCotta53]

I'm aging myself but I got turned onto Leon Redbone back in the early 70s. There is no one else like him, that's for sure. My ex-husband had a club in Mesa, Arizona (after we moved from L.A.) and Leon played in the club one night so I finally got to meet him. It was a thrill.

[@macvoutie]

Leon Redbone is keeping this great music and the style it was played in back in the 20's and 30's alive. The cat's a master of the idium. He's the link to men like Blind Willie McTell and all those street serenaders. Leon, always a pleasure.

[@krazikofiman]

Once I stumbled - in my hectic life - and heard the softest of voices whisper a tune to my ear. Time was still and the clouds rolled no further until the tip of a hat signaled all was clear.

[@davidgibson5756]

RIP Mr Redbone. Amazing performer

[@michaellunburg8567]

When asked if he ever got excited, he said: "Oh I did once, I got over it". Great music from one cool cat. Thanks Leon.

[@floridagal9542]

Rest In Peace dear Leon, there will never be another like you.

[@KJensenStudio]

Good ol Leon! We need more whistling in the world, he makes it sound so sweet.

[@katieb1892]

Thank you, Mr. Redbone, for the music. I suppose per his wishes that's all I have to say on the matter.

[@dukethejuke]

The Greatest Concert I ever been to was Tom Waits and Leon redbone at the Warner Theater in Wash DC

[@pickwickbowl]

A living legend and national treasure.

[@roscoegoad2193]

What a really nice easy song to dance to going way back when there were several people that I truly loved to dance with and Miss very much today.......

[@GradyElla]

Music itself seemed to create this man. From seemingly out of nowhere he appeared and the music flowed through him like water. Music seems to have a way of doing that. It is a force of nature as sure as there is wind or fire or water. Every once in a while, it fashions a creature and uses it as a conduit. And then, it's gone. Farewell Leon, farewell Miles, farewell Chic. Hopefully another will come along soon. There are so many pretenders and so many near misses these days.

[@PatCat]

i haven't heard anyone whistle like this since i was a boy in 1961 or there about. my pepere could whistle like that. a total lost art like so many things. thank you so much for this Leo. p.

[@billlm8017]

O How true made me think of my dad who was born in 1915 and whistle like that most of his lifeb

[@Daniels0919]

Man oh man, what style. Love it.

[@DonKaufmanAspen]

No one. Leon is the kewlest dude who has ever been born. He is Genius.

[@dudeman5569]

class act and so under rated. Not a huge fan of whistlers.... but this guy.... this man has skills :) Just awesome!

[@Nivasi]

love and will always Love Leon Redbone.. rest in paradise Leon, we will meet again

[@jollyroger5066]

RIP Leon, and tell Blind Blake from us folks down here.

[@VinBad007]

Just saw Leon last night, September 26, 2008....brilliant!!

[@SuperOlds88]

There is a huge void in the world of entertainment since Leon is gone and nobody is ever gonna fill it.

[@housearrestband]

He still does perform, he is playing in Hamilton Ontario this weekend,(Aug,8,9) I am lucky enough to live in Hamilton,and its a free outdoor show !!!

[@ScottElblein]

A true master, on so many levels.

[@Everywhereatnotime]

Yeah ... But how could we NOT talk about that guy? You know, he's just too cool. Kind when the temperature starts dropping, people are just naturally talk about how cool it is! Thanks for sharing!

[@olebubby]

Got to meet Mr. Redbone backstage at this festival! What an interesting cat...

[@VinBad007]

Yeah, that's a shame, Gut. I just saw him last night in Three Oaks Michigan. He played a full hour and a half set. Simply fantastic, and a great sense of humor. He had the audience laughing between every song. His whistling portion of his show almist had you in tears. It was amazing.

[@garzaeduardo]

leon and leo,you can't beat that!

[@steviebkhall]

just great !! The styles of so many and their past.Encore Encore !! Leon;Hooker,Atkins, add on.Pluckers o'da axe !! tHANKS FOR SHARING !!

[@Bgkc1957]

I have been fortunate enough to have seen Leon live twice. My father used to sing me some of these songs when I was three or four...I'm 52 now, and they're still magic. He's good by himself, but I really enjoyed him with a few extra musicians, expecially clarinet, tuba etc.

[@karlfisher1864]

Yes, Bobbie Gordon on the clarinet is Always Great. Leon always was able to get the best accompanists. Karl

[@jimh5107]

I really miss Leon. An incredible talent

[@nelgstuart3442]

What a Gem.

[@IdLoveToBeWithYou]

His music brings you back to another era :) And he makes me so happy when I hear him and to look at him oooooooooooooh am I ever in love xxxoooxxxx

[@birddoc47]

Absolutely awesome! I grew up on rock and roll but I love his voice. One of a kind.

[@MasterDub1]

Leon and Leo Kottke are playing here on the 22nd of this month! I'm stoked, I've seen Leo Kottke here once before when I was first getting into guitar. Inspirational to say the least. . .

[@trevordowdy7105]

He's always done my favorite rendition of this song! He's really one of the greatest ever. so great...love it

[@jamesferrell7809]

Nobody is cooler than Leon.

[@jzant3410]

damnit.....You were the shit Leon, gonna miss you and your wonderful voice and guitar work. We lost another great one.....hope to see you on the other side of the clearing cat.

[@MugsMcClain]

Goddamn, this guy has an awesome voice.

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

One of the coolest and most unique shows I have ever seen. Never heard a song of his I didn't like. Now he's entertaining everyone in Heaven. Thank you and God bless you Leon from Patrick

[@mdlman583]

AWESOME!!!I want to hear big bad bill,Please!

[@merwingreen2396]

Class act!!

[@candide777]

just ...beautiful............

[@gilinskyv]

Makes you cry.

[@trbrtsn]

No one, and I mean NO ONE, is cooler than the Redbone.

[@bluestreakbuck]

Just saw him last weekend at Infinity Music Hall, don't miss him if you get the chance, great show

[@vudu8ball]

I love to whistle and do it whenever nothing else to do. I am awed and jealous of Leons whistling skills. Guess I just need to keep practicing.

[@matrags]

Leon is the coolest cat around.

[@jotacalvo]

Awesome!!!

[@wininboy]

Encore!!

[@dianfrancesca]

My daddy would have loved this guy!! I know that I do. Hope he'll perform at my coffeehouse in the near future (It's a big coffeehouse)! We love him in Carlisle, MA!!!! Oh yes we do! And I talk about him ALL the time when he's gone. ;-)

[@shay85022]

I Love this guy! Have for 40 years.

[@jfmax2000]

Awesome !!! Gonna Miss You Bruh

[@dixieedd]

Love this!

[@Jan_Christian_Gjems]

Mercy!

[@patchreefs]

Michael, I haven't heard a person referred to a cat since the late 60's early 70s' . Thanks for the memories.

[@DRSPIEGEL14]

"Leon"!

[@VinnyOho]

That old cat still has style

[@LoboKhan1]

Leon still sounds good after all these years!

[@jeromemartinez6415]

Great job by Leon!

[@tatenagi]

Rest In Peace, Leon. ❤️

[@SouthwestStories]

I hope it's OK if we say a few really kind things Leon. We're missing you already.

[@kingfish1955]

Super job.

[@colnehead]

Leon is Mr Cool :)

[@jimmygster]

Terrific! Thanks

[@kpmurphy62]

Good bye Leon

[@jamesferrell7809]

Ain't nobody cooler.

[@ramjet174]

Thanks for the gift. ramjet

[@mikeprilliman5702]

RIP - Leon. See you on the other side.

[@rqw68]

Classic. :)

[@buddyzroadie]

Thanks for the post, great!

[@barbaragreenemann]

nobody I wished IO had known him cuz i love singing those songs.

[@williameaton9299]

One of kind ty :)

[@xvoy2002]

I dont' what the Appel Farm Folk Fest is,, but think i would like to go. If Leon was there, must be a cool place.

[@ChrisRivel]

RIP

[@emmapeel3183]

sorry, we will! RIP

[@bergkamp48]

Leon Redbone has been around since at least 1970 - saw him at the St Lawrence Centre in Toronto in '73. Don't compare him to a flash-in-the-pan like Tiny Tim.

[@erinbeth05]

believe it or not but im trying to lead my guitar playing and voice towards leons style, but i dont think ill ever be able to wistle like that. great vid

[@mario7frankielee]

nature looks like a painted canvas when he sits before he has the power to change your way of perception 🎉 and he’s not death ☠️ how could he? probably the best player ever a magician

[@nelgstuart3442]

Very talented man. My Dad could whistle like that.

[@ramjet174]

cool! Has anyone heard one of his with a line "ain't gonna get me drunk anymore" I would love to hear it again. Can't seem too find it. Help!

[@birdstuckinchimney]

Pretty red and green :-)

[@marccatone6696]

And now he's gone...Good-Bye Leon.

[@garryneel6675]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us, sir. RIP, LEON.

[@amandad5784]

I was just getting to know Ya!

[@daveziola]

I remember he had a song "I wanna be seduced". I think it was part of a Doctor Demento release. If anyone has it to upload, it would be nice to hear it again.

[@greger2045]

worker00 If you havent alredy found it /watch?v=_bOjrl9Qxzg

[@220denyse]

@220denyse all i know is he has a unique style of music. as for being a "human being" maybe he is human like the rest of us?

[@fmphotooffice5513]

RIP and thank you.

[@tdub1941]

Leon is it.! Fantastic! Tom Warner = tdub1941

[@Bobchai]

Can't find Walking Stick on KZbin--you sure you posted it? I'm a huge fan, who has all of his records.

[@emmetfox]

I spent about 9 hours with this guy and barely ever understood a word he said!

[@agoldberg2001]

Is this guy still around? I wish he is still kicking....

[@agoldberg2001]

***** Have you heard Live & Kickin' (1999) live performance and if you have a link please post it....

[@ScottElblein]

He retired from performing and recording last year. :/

[@mario7frankielee]

it’s captain beefheart in his leo redbone disguise

[@SatchmoSings]

@220denyse I talk that way about him while he's alive. He did that Budweiser commercial some years ago and privately admitted that Bud is crap; that's one of his better moments.

[@macfunkey]

You also now have your very own C.W. Stoneking to add to that list.

[@220denyse]

this guy is way too slick.

[@agoldberg2001]

Isn't this guy from Canada? It's irrelevant because he sings very nicely! Where is he these days? I would like to know and also listen what he can offer......

[@Mr.Classic91]

Retired